Pay Policy Statement 2025-26
Apprenticeships (up to and including Level 3)
Rate for first year of Apprenticeship:
- £6.85 per hour irrespective of age (pay award pending)
From second year of Apprenticeship:
Non-Craft Apprentices:
- Aged 17: £6.85 per hour (pay award pending)
- Aged 18-20: £10 per hour
- Aged 21 and over: £12.21 per hour
Craft Apprentices are paid the rate linked to the respective craft rate as set out in Joint Negotiating Committee for Local Authority Craft and Associated Employees, Red Book.